Important note: DE Hoops are not genuine Brother hoops and are not recognized by the machine hoop sensor. Care must be taken to trace your design before stitching to avoid the needle coming into contact with the hoop (this is standard practice on most other commercial embroidery machines). Additionally, the sizes shown are actual hoop size, the embroidery area will be smaller than the hoop size. Any damage caused due to the failure of the operator to observe the appropriate precautions will not be covered under warranty.